Rate the Last Game You've Played

Ok, so there are other threads like this in other sections of the forum that gave me the idea for this. Basically it's exactly as the title says. Give a brief review/rating of the last game you played and beat.

You can give a breakdown of the game rating of each categories like a graphics, gameplay, online, etc. or just a final rating. Use a 0-10/10 scale.

This is a lot of fun and helpful because it informs others of how the average gamer feels about certain games. Let's try to keep this going as it would be a good way for all the members to stay connected. So I will start.

EDIT: Post your Difficulty and Play through time if available.

Bayonetta

Graphics- 6/10 Nothing really special about the graphics. Just simply ok.

Gameplay- 8/10 Fast paced Hack and slash gameplay with lots of combo. It can get a little tough at times on normal difficulty, so it poses a challenge.

Story - 5/10 There wasn't too much to the story in this one. The story basically consisted of lots of action with little meaningful dialogue. Nothing special here.

Sound- 6/10 The soundtrack is ok but I gets repetitive after a while because it is very limited. But the effects sounds are pretty good.

Replay Value- 8/10 There are a good bit of accessories and items that you will not be able to get on the first playthrough. Plus there are multiple trophies that are difficulty related that can only access after beating the game. So it will keep you busy for a while if you plan to complete it 100%

Online N/A- There is an online leaderboard for scores and medals that you can obtain for sections of the game. There is no multiplayer.

Overall- 7/10 Not a great game but not bad either. The dialogue in the game is corny but the fast paced action and challenge of the game makes it worth while. Took me about 10 hr 30 mins to complete on Normal. So it is not a really short game. A solid experience.

Keep them coming!
Edit 6/2/12-Demo ratings are welcome as well. Just be sure to clarify if you are rating a demo. Thanks!

Graphics- 7/10 Nothing special but i did like the cell shading and at 720p the game looks crisp.

Gameplay- 8/10 Alchemy system is great and complex, yet easy to use, the battle system is easy to pick up and play as its your usual turn based JRPG fare, and there is aways something to do.

Story - 7/10 Story is fairly decent, but i felt it could have been better, but i gave extra points due to multiple endings, and interaction scenes depending on who you talk to or make friends with, or how you play the game.

Sound- 9/10 Personally loved the soundtrack for the game, it was on my ipod long before i even bought the game. Very easy to listen to and many of the songs are very catchy.

Replay Value- 9/10 The game has great replay value, due to the multiple endings as well as different scenes you can get depending on how you play the game, i would have given it a 10 but honestly as great as the game is you probably wouldn't want to start your next play through immediately after finishing your last.

Online N/A

Overall- 7.5/10 Atelier Rorona wont appeal to all JRPG fans as much of the gameplay is based on the alchemy system (which is what the Atelier franchise is famous for) but if your looking for a fresh JRPG on the next-gen console or are a fan of the Atelier series definately give the game a shot, you wont regret it

Thanks! The other "Rate the Last..." threads are fun and very active. I would like for this one to take off like the others. I was surprised that no one else has made a forum as this with the same format as the others. At least not that I could find.

Like the first game, the story isn't very good, yet the ending is interesting enough to make us want the next installment. Also, Ezio is a more likeable character than Altair. As for the gameplay, I appreciate the lively cities and new variety, but the combat system needs to be improved (I have yet to play Brotherhood). The stealth aspects are fun though and the music is hypnotizing.

NBA 2k11 8/10
Very fun. Incorporating MJ into the game without losing any major features of Modes like most games would is great. The my player mode is always and can actually be challenging this year since you can change the difficultly. Tons of replay value of course being a sports game. Is move capable but isn't that enjoyable. Overall fun game, especially with friends.

It's funny that in this day in age people can steal as long as they have a reason too. Even if that reason is created by the thieves themselves.

Gameplay- 6/10- Would have rated it a little better if the sword combat wasn't as bland as it was. But the magic skill that you have are really cool. Plus their are a good bit to choose from. Exploring back and forth gets tedious but that is remedied later on in the game. Just not real in depth.

Sound- 6.5- The game has a very limited soundtrack. Basically the same song that just changes with the setting you are in to fit the situation. But the voices aren't too bad. The combat sound is what stands out most but it isn't great.

Story- 8.5- This is the game's strong point. The story is not really all that in depth but it is a very emotional driven story with twist and turns here in there. This is what saves this game from being unworthy of playing.

Replay Value- 10/10- There is lots to do in this game after you beat it. You have weapons upgrades that you cannot get all of in one play through. It also rewards you with different scenarios for the ending of the game when you play through multiple times. 4 endings total. Also tons of sides quest. If interested it would keep you busy for a while.

Overall 7.5/10- The mediocre gameplay is overshadowed by the story. Not one of the best out there but still very good. With lots of stuff to keep you busy after you complete it the first time, isn't one that is over after first run through. Overall a solid game. Took me 34 hours to complete on my first run, lots of side quest, but the main story is very short.

First off I gave this game a hard time back in the day because of my initial thoughts on it. Just couldn't get into it but it was on sale at black friday so I gave it a chance and it didn't disappoint me. So on with the review!

Infamous

Graphics 8/10- For the time period in which this game came out it looks very good. Crisp visual in an open world game are not something that always go hand in hand. Character animations are not stellar but it makes up for it with the electricity visuals.

Gameplay 8/10- It is a very large open world environment that has lots of areas to explore. At first it is very tedious getting from point a to point b but added abilities make it much quicker an more fun. Climbing buildings is probably the biggest nuisance. Ledge overhangs in the worst spots will leave you searching for another way up. On the combat, very fun to zap enemies but the aiming in the game is a little clunky and not very accurate. Cole has powers like Thunder stomp, shockwave from jumping down, and Lightning Storm which was just awesome. Quite enjoyable.

Sound 8.5/10- This games sound stands out. There were points where my subwoofer would shake my room. The sounds of the electricity are very cool and strong. The voice acting is ok at best by the supporting cast. But Cole's voice acting was very good. Top notch.

Story 7/10- Would have been rated better if the story didn't just really fall into place at the last couple hours of the game. There were also points that were just left unexplained and left holes. Although these could be addressed in the sequel, didn't do much of a job of setting up that way. The end result of the story was very good. Just took so long to develop.

Replay Value 10/10- There are collectables, and lots of them, 350 to be exact. I only found half of them in my first playthough so will keep you busy finding those. Also a good bit of side quest to keep you busy. The game also has moral choices that can be made throughout. These choices affect the story. Basically good or bad, whichever you don't side with leaves open for a whole second playthough with different powers to explore will keep you busy for a good while.

Overall 8.5/10- This game is very fun from beginning to end. There were points that got to be a bit tedious but you would soon be rewarded with a new power that helps keep it fresh. The amount of side content also helps for a change of pace as well a more stuff to do after completing it. Overall I would like to say it took me between 20-22 hours to complete. No timer so can't say for sure. This is a great game that definitely deserves a play through, especially since the sequel is coming out sometime in 2011.

Graphics- 9/10 Some places it is better than others but the parts in Space are just absolutely amazing. Beautiful game.

Gameplay- 9/10- The first game was great, this one even better. Tweak some of the sluggishness from the first and stepped up the response in the controls just a bit. Zero Gravity in this game blows the first out of the water, more control. Plus the addition of a few guns and different suit types with different perks was also welcomed

Sound 10/10- About the best there is. Creepy on all levels.

Story 8/10- It wasn't as intriguing as the first game but it was a great plot. The "flashbacks" without spoiling anything are the best part of the story. The entrance of a new companion really help out the story.

Replay Value 10/10- There are suits upgrades to find that are only available on a second playthrough. Plus collecting power nodes to max out the rest of your inventory in a New Game+ run through, replay game with complete game items and weapons, etc. If you dare there is Hardcore mode, 3 saves no checkpoints limited health and ammo, unlocked after completing first playthrough. Good luck with that.

Overall 9/10- Just an awesome some game. You have all the information, if it sounds good go buy it. It is well worth it.

Graphics- 8/10 In some parts of playing the game it looks good but the graphic detail really isn't there as far as char models and things its still good and alot better graphics wise than Dead Space 1.

Gameplay- 9/10 If you liked Dead Space 1 then you will enjoy Dead Space 2. It has the same elements to a certain extent as far as combat/weapon systems but its fun and I really enjoy playing it.

Story - 8/10 It really depends if you played Dead Space 1 to be honest, you can play and say it sucked or not but if you played the first game then you would understand Dead Space 2 more.

Sound- 9/10 The sound effects and voice acting is good. The sound effects alone and scare element are top dog. I got scared twice on my first playthrough other than that its great.

Replay Value- 7/10 The game has decent replay value for the trophy hunters its good for a Platinum but I don't see myself playing it again after I complete it.

Online- 5/10 I played the MP for a few rounds and it seems like the necromorphs are out gunned and done. Its easy to spray the hell out of the enemy and kill them with the pulse rifle. It really isn't that balanced in my opinion and im glad they didn't add MP trophies or else I would never get platinum I didn't like the MP at all.

Overall- 8.5 It has its really good points story wise but the MP is kinda lacking and won't warrent replay value after I beat it to just play the MP. If you are a fan of Dead Space 1 then you should mos def pick u Dead Space 2 the SP is great.

Graphics 8/10- This is taking into account that this is a port over from the Wii. Very good off this fact.

Gameplay 8/10- Very fun game. Didn't play with Move but it was still fun with controller. This seems like a very good reason to own Move.

Story 8/10- The story is solid much like the other two Dead Spaces. It is also really cool to see the other end of the spectrum from the Dead Space 1 story. Some good characters some not so good but overall they work together pretty smoothly.

Sound 7/10- Nothing like Dead Space but not bad.

Replay Value 4/10- There are some collectibles that can be searched for but it is nothing that really matters. Unless you just want to up the difficulty it will give you another run. Otherwise once your done with the main story and the Challenges you can put this one away.

Overall 7.5/10- With a solid story and solid game play, this game definitely deserves a playthrough. It is great being able to see the breakout from the Colony perspective. As I said if I would have played this with move, probably would have scored higher. It has Challenges to do once you are done with the Main story. Give it a shot, won't disappoint.

Graphics- 7.5/10 Had some obvious glitches and cutscenes weren't necessarily very great. Environments had quite a bit of depth and looked very nice.

Gameplay- 8/10 Quite a bit of variety. Despite not having much effect on the game, the brotherhood was a fun experience to level up. Fun platforming and plain free-roaming.

Story - 9/10 I'm a big fan of the AC story, this installment was no exception. And again, a definite WTF ending.

Sound- 9/10 Beautiful and appropriate score for the different environments.

Replay Value- 7.5/10 Has the ability to bring you back to play over certain quests again, or complete the vast amount of side quests and guild challenges that seem to never end.

Online N/A- I've heard good things about the multi-player, but I personally have yet to play it and probably never will (I don't play any of my games online).

Overall- 8/10 I really do enjoy the AC series, and this game delivered pretty well what I expected. It wasn't the huge leap ACII took from the original, but it wasn't expected to be a big jump (basically AC2.5). Just an extension, like a huge expansion pack, of ACII.

Literally Just finished playing this and thought I would post my views incase there are any late adopters of the game like me lol.

Heavy Rain

Graphics- 9/10 - I thought the Graphics were Brilliant. However there are someparts in which the graphics dont seem to blend like they should.

Gameplay - 7/10 - OK this is where the game looses points because honestly there isnt loads and loads of gameplay, But what there is, is amazing. Its a game where you actually have to use your brain a little to make your characters live to the conclusion. Being that they can die at any moment. But the controls can be difficult, like playing a game of Finger Twister.

Story - 10/10 - This is the whole point of Heavy Rain. The Story for me was gripping and made me want to play each part staight after the last, even when I knew I should of been getting of the PS3 lol. The 4 different Character Arcs and the twists through the game were brilliant. Then You can alter the ending depending on what you, the player chooses.

Sound- 8/10 - The Soundtrack is Good and adds to the feel of the game, but I really didnt pay attention to this because I was too busy trying to press the buttons in time and listening to the story lines.

Replay Value- 8/10 There is a Good amount of replay value to this game. Especially If you are a trophies horder and have to get the platinum because you will have to play at least twice. Every choice you make unlocks one trophy but blocks another. Plus with alternate endings depending on what you do the game wont be the same everytime you play, hopefully.

Online N/A - There is no multiplayer. However there is a DLC - The Taxidermist, but I havnt got this yet so cant comment.

Overall- 9/10 - For me a Fantastic Game. The freshness, the story line and the uniqueness of the game all make it deserve a 9. But it is definatly the storyline for me that makes the game brilliant and the twist the game throws at you all the time.

Heavy Rain is a Fantastic game especially if you want something different from all the shooters/slashers and RPGs

Graphics- 10/10 Both gameplay and cutscene (though especially cutscene) graphics are great; still some of the best I've seen this gen.

Gameplay- 7.5/10 You can go about a variety of ways....guns blazing, or stealthy without barely killing anyone....the job gets done either way. The fact that this is basically a movie with some gameplay lowers my score a bit.

Story - 9.5/10 Very in-depth and interesting story. Can get a little over your head if you're not aware of the prequels however. Sometimes finds itself getting a little too abstract. But the minds behind the story give us something we can think about.

Sound- 9.5/10 Beautiful and appropriate score for the different environments and emotions.

Replay Value- 9/10 It was my second playthrough since release day, and I'm not much of a "re-player" per say unless the games really have something to offer. I can see myself playing this at least once more.

Online N/A

Overall- 9.5/10 Still one of my favorite games this gen. Beautiful and a massive story. The only big problem, like Gamespot says, is the single player campaign ends...

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